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NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center housed at Community Mennonite Church Immigrant Learning Tour Central Valley Mission Community February 3-5, 2003 |
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NewBridges hosted 12 members of the
CVMC Coordinating Team on a Learning Tour. The purpose of the tour
was to learn about the life of immigrants in the Harrisonburg community.
We gained an increased awareness and understanding of the immigrant
population, their experiences, perspectives, and needs. |
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Adela, Katie (staff) and Marisela
from NewBridges The 2-day program included presentations on the work of NewBridges, the Lay Health Promoters, the Hispanic Council, the Health Department, and training for Medical Interpreters |
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Aaron Cook, Attorney with John Oldman Aaron discussed problems related to legal status and documentation for the immigrant community. |
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Discussion with Health Department
Nurses While at the Harrisonburg Health Department, we participated in a group discussion about health issues facing the inmmigrant community. Additionally, a panel of immigrants shared their experiences entering the Harrisonburg culture. |
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Lunch with Adela On two occassions we shared traditional hispanic meals with our hosts. An excellent Mexican lunch was served at the Quick Market Deli on Route 11 South in Harrisonburg. |
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A visit with the Health Department We visited the Health Department to learn about the health services offered there. Amoung those present were Beth Rogers from AHEC, Lay Health Promoters, a member of the Health Interpreters Program, and Anita Warren, Head of the Hispanic Council. |
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Preparing for Tour at Cargill Poultry Our final expedition was a tour through the Dayton processing plant where we were impressed with the cleanliness of the plant and the concern for the safety of the workers. (recognize these "famous" Presbyterians?!) |